North Metro International Investment Roundtable and Factory Tour 

From tariffs, unsteady alliances and visa restrictions to war in the Middle East, international investors looking to boost their presence in the U.S. are facing an unpredictable geopolitical environment, fraught with rising costs and shifting policies.

Still, many are overcoming turbulence to find a soft landing in the U.S., whose inertia as the world’s largest economy remains strong despite dings to its global reputation. 

With the SelectUSA Summit coming up in May, Global Atlanta is convening international companies from the north metro area for a roundtable aimed at achieving deeper understanding about the challenges and opportunities they face when setting up shop in the U.S. — and how their host communities can better support them. 

This breakfast spotlight on global investors is organized by Global Atlanta, sponsored by The Manely Firm and supported in part by the Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce, with CEO Alex Warner slated to give opening remarks. 

Kamstrup, the Danish investor hosting the event, is offering an optional factory tour after the discussion concludes. 

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Companies will discuss:

• Factors driving north-metro expansions
• Planning for trade turbulence and overall economic uncertainty
• Workforce issues, from immigration to local hiring
• Ongoing plans and how the community can support growth

Opening remarks:

• Kourtney Bernard-Rance, Managing Attorney, Cumming Office, The Manely Firm 

• Alex Warner, President and CEO, Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce 

Panel moderated by Global Atlanta’s Trevor Williams: 

• Bruce Bharat, VP of Product Management, Kamstrup
• Ralph Skalleburg, Owner, Skaltek
• Bernd Deffland, DBA, CPA President and CEO, Dieffenbacher USA

Who should come:

• Binational chamber leaders and members
• Executives and team members from globally oriented firms in tech, manufacturing and beyond
• Service-providers looking to deepen understanding of client needs
• Economic development leaders aiming to better serve inbound investors 
• Academics or HR pros aiming to improve workforce preparation